In the transition of an electron in an atom,its kinetic energy changes from $y$ to $y/4$. The change in potential energy $(P.E.)$ will be:

  • A
    $\frac{-3}{4}y$
  • B
    $\frac{3}{4}y$
  • C
    $\frac{-3}{8}y$
  • D
    $\frac{3}{2}y$

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